“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
Formation
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 2
Fr. Rooney reflects on the respect for human life in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
The Congregation of the Mission: Revitalizing Our Identity
Some preparatory materials are being provided ahead of the 2022 CM General Assembly, for reflection and sharing. One of the documents is “The identity of the CM at the beginning of its fifth centenary” by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM.
Neighbors on the Border
I have heard the story of the Good Samaritan countless times: I remember reading it in my Children’s bible with illustrated pictures, seeing the parable come to life in skits and reenactments during retreats, and hearing homilies on the many messages contained in this...
Solitaries Need Not Apply • “Contributions” #6
This is the sixth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
The Prayer That Led Us To Visit Families • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
In a few days, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. We invited you to do something...
Louise de Marillac: Decent and Stable Work for All
“Since one of the greatest assets of this project is the work which it provides, it is necessary to assign tasks which are useful and productive. An acceptable one would be that of clothmaker. Apart from being productive —the cloth could be used in the House and in...
November 23: Fr. Thomas Judge, C.M.
November 23 marks the death (in 1933) of Fr. Thomas Augustine Judge C.M. of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission. Father Judge believed in the capacity of ordinary men and women to love and serve God in the ordinary circumstances of their lives.
Cefonin Dining Hall of Dschang (Cameroon)
Dear Benefactors, I would like to introduce you to 4 boys. Their mother leaves home very early in the morning to clean a family’s home and she returns home around 6:00. She has a small salary of 38 € per month. We found the children in a very poor nutritional state....
From Value to Virtue: Humility
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The second is Humility: the virtue of nearness. In view of our desire to promote love and respect toward the poor, the Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de...
Bridges Built of Stories and Forgiveness #IamVincent
They say that patience is a virtue. Is forgiveness one as well? As we sat under the shade of a metal canopy talking to two border patrol agents, the hot Texas sun assaulted our faces. The two border patrol agents who greeted us had last names that were of Latino...
Mary Brought Life to My Life • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
In a few days, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last month, we invited you to...
